Description

This section outlines procedures for both the Internal Committee and Local Committee regarding complaints of sexual harassment where the respondent is an employee or domestic worker. The process includes inquiry methods, timelines, and the roles of these committees in facilitating justice for the aggrieved woman.

The key points here include:

1. Internal Committee or Local Committee: The body designated to investigate complaints based on the rules that apply to the respondent.
2. Police Involvement: In cases involving domestic workers, if a prima facie case exists, the Local Committee must forward the case to the police within seven days.
3. Enforcement of Settlements: If there is a non-compliance of a settlement agreement under Section 10, the committee is obliged to take further action.
4. Opportunity for Hearings: Both parties involved (if they are employees) are to be given the opportunity to be heard during the inquiry.
5. Powers of the Committee: The inquiry process has civil court powers, such as summoning witnesses, requiring documents, and taking necessary actions as prescribed.
6. Inquiry Completion: The inquiry must be completed within 90 days.